The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-26

ment. Yes. our Nation is etrong, and kss
strength lies. under the overruling guidancs a
Providence, in the majesty and supremacy oi
the law, iE the loyalty of her citizens and in The
affection of her people for her free institutIon&
There are. indeed, grave social problems new
engaging the earnest attention of the citizens Of
the United States. but have no doubt that
with Gods blessing. these problems win b<
solved by the calm judgment and sound seese
of the American people, without violence, o.
revolution, or any injury to individual right
''As an evidence of good will for the great Re
public in the West, and as a mark of his appse
citation OF the venerable hierarchy of the Unies6
States. and as an expression OF his kind consid
Grafton for the ancient see OF Baltimore eas
Holy Father has been graciously pleased to els
vate its present incumbent in my humble per
son. to the dignity of the purple For this mar1
Of his exalted favor I beg to tender the Holy
Father my profound thanks in my own name and
in the name Of the clergy and the faithful
venture to thank him, also, in the name Of my
venerable colleagues. the bishops, as well 40 tka
clergy and Catholic laity of the United StafeA
presume to also thank him, in the name of eui
separated brethren in America, who, though not
sharing our faith, have shown that they are net
lnsensibe-indeed, that they are deeply sensible
of the honor conferred upon our common conn-
try. and have again and again expressed their
warm admiration for the enlightened statesman
ship and apostolic virtues and benevolent char.
acter of the illustrious pontiff who now sits in
the chair of Saint Peter"
The Cardinals voice was strong aud ringing,
Each word hesaid was distinctly heard although
he spoke under the disadvantage Of being seatee
behind an altar. His voice rose towards the
conclusion of his address, which was pronouneea
magnificent.
The choir now effectively rendared the tTs
Deum,' set to splendid music, after which ths
Cardinal went forward to the altar and papA,
indu1Oence nj hnrdro5 was road IT
Latin The Cardinal then blessed the people
assembled. The church was occupied largely
by Americans aud distinguished visitors te
Rome during the investiture ceremonies. In al
dition to the Americans, French and Italians
who packed the body of the church. umhes
of Roman men, women and children of the peas
ant class were present.
All the prelates with the Cardinal, returned
to the sacristy. Bishops Ireland, Keane ani
Watterson, Archbishop Kirby, rector Of the
Irish College; Archbishop Carr, of Mel
bourne; Monsignor Stoner O'Callaban.
rector of the English College; Monsignor Pursal.
Cardinal Gibbons, who was seated in the sac
risty Tho prothonotary then read Latin
process verbal which relates each event. howevsi
small. in the proceedings Of taking possession,
which document was signed by the bishops and
prelatss present. A reception followed, and oil
present went forward one after another, knelt
before the Cardinal and kissed his ring Each
spoke q few words which were kindly respond
ed to by the Cardinal. Even little children
from the neighboring streets were admitted
then all was over.
The scene was remarkable in many ways
The assemblage was the most varied ever seer
| in the church. Numbers of the poor OF Traste
we're, claiming the church by first right as thei,
| home and refuge for prayer. mingled with the
| many Americans and distinguished visitors fror
European countries. Prominent, also, were
members of religions orders-Franciscan ID
! their brown robes. Augustinians in black, and
groups Of missionaries who had assembled IL
Rome prior to their departure for foreign lands
| Americans were especially eratifed at the in
/ terest shown in seeing the second American car
dinal take possession of his titular church.